Introduction to Chinese Bowed-Strings Instruments
By Ding Yi Music Company / Singapore

Language: English
Recommended age group: 9 – 11 yrs old

11 – 13 Jul 2012, Wed – Fri
1. Performance — 10-11am
Tour — 11.15am-12 noon
2.  Performance — 2-3pm
Tour — 3.15-4pm

1hr (excluding 45min Esplanade tour)
Esplanade Recital Studio

Ding Yi Music Company is back for their third instalment and Chinese bowed-strings instruments are the stars of the show this time. These instruments include; the erhu《二胡》, and her many counterparts such as the gaohu《高胡》, jinghu《京胡》, banhu 《板胡》etc. This performance will take the students on an interactive musical journey through an animated story featuring animal-themed Chinese poems such as《咏鹅》,《小池》and《绝句》.

Students will be able to see and hear how these bowed-strings instruments mimic various animal characteristics. They will also be introduced to some simple Chinese poems and learn more about traditional Chinese music.

Tickets: $20

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